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In a post on X, UIDAI confirmed that it is introducing a new facility that will allow residents to update their registered mobile number remotely.

UIDAI begins major clean-up, disables 2 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased persons

The authority is urging Aadhaar holders across the country to report the deaths of their family members on the myAadhaar portal once they receive the death certificate. UIDAI said timely reporting will help avoid the misuse of government subsidies and services that require Aadhaar authentication.

Upcoming Aadhaar app to facilitate paperless identity sharing: UIDAI

The Aadhaar Act allows offline verification of Aadhaar holders but bars collection, use, or storage of an Aadhaar number or biometric information of any individual for any purpose.

Aadhaar data vault: How UIDAI is making your personal data safer than ever

Aadhaar details are now shielded by an added layer of digital protection—here’s how the Aadhaar Data Vault keeps your information secure.

Government readies Aadhaar checks for concerts, deliveries with upcoming app

New regulations will be introduced to back expanded authentication use cases, officials say adding that the formal launch of the app will take place after a couple of months

UIDAI mulling to issue Aadhaar with photo, QR code to discourage offline verification

The new app will work like Aadhaar verification done by the Digiyatra app.

UIDAI chairman stresses Aadhaar safety, says only limited personal data held

Bhuvnesh Kumar said that UIDAI is working to strengthen Aadhaar’s authentication systems while expanding digital services through its upcoming app.

UIDAI makes Aadhaar biometric updates free for children for one year

Aadhaar news: According to the ministry, updated biometrics in Aadhaar ensure ease of living and seamless access to services such as school admissions, entrance examinations, scholarships, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes.

Fake Aadhaars is not a big problem in India, Says CEO of UIDAI | Political Economy

As the usage of Aadhaar takes centre stage, CEO of UIDAI explains that aadhar is not a proof of citizenship, foreign nationals can get an Aadhaar as easily. Aadhaar data is stored on a cloud and there are ways to check if the aadhar is fake or authentic. Watch the exclusive conversation with Shweta Punj

Aadhaar updates to go mobile: UIDAI to launch e-Aadhaar App with AI and face ID features

Soon, Aadhaar updates like name, address, and mobile number can be done via UIDAI’s upcoming e-Aadhaar app — no centre visits, no paperwork.

UIDAI urges parents to update Aadhaar biometrics for children aged 5-7 free of charge

Parents or guardians can update their child's details at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar centre.

Baal Aadhaar card: Minimum age and how to apply online for your child

Getting an Aadhaar card for your kid is now a requirement for admissions to schools, health benefits, and government programs. The Baal Aadhaar card, issued for children below five years, can be enrolled for at birth itself. There's no lower age limit, and it's free, simple, and quick—especially if done online. A lowdown on when and how to enrol for a child's Aadhaar is given below.

Financial changes that may impact you this December

In December, watch out for RBI’s policy announcement. Then, update your Aadhaar for free, pay your advance tax and file belated tax returns to avoid penalties, among others. Watch here for more details - #rbi #reporate #tax #taxregime #taxregulations #finance #uidai #aadharcard

Aadhaar card update deadline extended to Dec 14: A step-by-step guide to make changes

The UIDAI has urged Aadhaar holders through social media to take advantage of the free document upload service available until December 14, via the myAadhaar portal.

MAMI 2024 Gala: Sharmila Tagore returns to Bengali cinema after 15 years, told Puratawn director Suman Ghosh ‘don’t be lenient with me’

MAMI Gala Premiere: US-based economics professor-cum-filmmaker Suman Ghosh on Puratawn (The Ancient), talking films with economist Kaushik Basu, making Amartya Sen documentary, his censored film 'Aadhaar', and downfall of Bengali cinema and literature.

UIDAI and CERT-In probe potential Aadhaar data leak from websites, may take action

A simple Google search recently exposed websites leaking citizens' Aadhaar details, raising alarms about data privacy and security as India prepares to enforce its new Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

How to lock and unlock Aadhaar for protection against fraud: A step-by-step guide

Locking your Aadhaar card helps prevent potential fraud and misuse of your personal information associated with the card.

No Aadhaar number has been cancelled, says UIDAI

Aadhaar, as the most commonly used digital identity, is used to avail of numerous subsidies, benefits and services, UIDAI said on its website adding that to maintain the accuracy of the Aadhaar database, the authority had initiated an exercise for update of documents and Aadhaar information.

Aadhaar will not be considered as valid proof of date of birth: EPFO

The UIDAI in a circular on December 22, 2023, had said an Aadhaar number can be used for establishing the identity of an individual, subject to authentication, and thereby, per se, it is not a proof of date of birth.

People eligible for Aadhaar can enrol using iris scan if fingerprint unavailable: Govt

The statement comes after Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar intervened to ensure the enrolment of a woman, Josymol P Jose, in Kerala who could not get enrolled for Aadhaar as she did not have fingers.

Just trying to recover my investment, says dark web threat actor selling 815 million Indians' database

Pwn0001 who is selling sensitive details of Indian citizens on a dark web website said that he has not hacked any database, but bought it from another dark web forum last year

UIDAI chief Amit Agrawal gets one-year extension

Agrawal is a 1993-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

MC Explains: What Moody's said about Aadhaar and why India is not pleased

New York-based global investor service Moody’s has ridiculed Aadhaar, saying it is rife with “service denials” and that its biometric technologies are unreliable.

Neelkanth Mishra appointed as part-time chairperson of UIDAI

The chairperson and the members appointed under the Aadhaar Act hold office for a term of three years or up to the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

Axis Bank’s Neelkanth Mishra appointed part-time chairperson of UIDAI

Known for his unique perspectives on economic policy and market strategy, Mishra has been an advisor to many government committees, and also been a member of the economic advisory council to the 15th finance commission.